JERUSALEM – Madonna joined the Israeli prime minister and his family Friday in the traditional ritual welcoming the Jewish Sabbath

JERUSALEM – Madonna joined the Israeli prime minister and his family Friday in the traditional ritual welcoming the Jewish Sabbath lighting candles and reciting a blessing together with Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sarah.

A statement from Netanyahu's office says the singer spent two hours at the Netanyahu home on Friday evening.

Jerusalem

Madonna tours Jewish holy sites in Jerusalem

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Madonna headed to Jerusalem's Old City late Sunday where she toured an ancient tunnel near the Western Wall - the holiest site where Jews can pray.

The 51-year-old pop star arrived in a black Mercedes van and was escorted into the tunnel by police. She made no comment to reporters and was whisked away about a half hour later.